Senior Social Worker - Learning Disability Team

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker to join our Award-Winning Adult Social Care team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in taking a lead in delivering high-quality, person-centred care, and support adults 18+ with learning disabilities.

With a focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals and those who care for them, you will work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review, or reassess the complex needs of customers and their carers within the borough. You will also provide advice and guidance as well as access to support services in line with their eligible needs.

This role is part of our forward-thinking Learning Disability Team in Adult Social Care. We are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about helping to shape the future of adult social care in our community.

Key responsibilities:

• To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.
• To adopt and promote a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. To adopt a personalized approach, to ensure that dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged.
• To direct, support and undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate.
• To identify (and support others to identify) and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures. To act as SAM (Safeguarding Adults Manager) on enquiries being undertaken by less experienced staff.
• To maintain and promote continuous professional development of yourself and staff and uphold professional standards in accordance with the standards set by the professional governing body, and to maintain appropriate professional registration.
• Chair meetings and case conferences (e.g. professionals meetings, case conferences

Candidate requirements:

• Professional degree level Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Social Work Registration.
• Full EU driving license (and access to daily use of a car).
• Strong IT skills, including proficient user Of Microsoft Office and client record systems.
• Assessment skills.
• Good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the relevant care group and of an appropriate range of professional interventions
• Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff
• Demonstrable experience in effective communication with colleagues, service users, families and other professionals

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Or for an informal discussion, please contact Debbie Evans via email debbie.evans@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing Date: 15th June 2025, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.